Quantitative Strategist Job at AKUNA CAPITAL (Chicago)

Junior Quantitative Developer & Strategist

Akuna’s Quant team creates trading strategies scientifically by combining its qu...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

AKUNA CAPITAL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors, masters, or PhD degree in a technical field – Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics (or related subject) must be completed upon employment
Strong Python programming background
Experience in object-oriented programming
Exposure to linear algebra and introductory statistics
Desire and ability to learn the intricacies of financial markets
Must be graduating August 2026 or prior
GPA of 3.5 or above
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment including F-1 students using OPT or STEM

Job Responsibility

Design and develop production code of trading strategies: pricing models, execution logic and performance optimization along with researchers, traders, and system engineers
Analyze and incorporate market signals in our trading systems
Advance existing codebase and propose new solutions and improvements

What we offer

Discretionary performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits

Fulltime

New

Site Reliability Engineer

You will work directly with our technologists, traders, and quantitative researc...

Location

China , Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong, hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems
Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Python and Bash
Experience supporting production or mission-critical systems in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues under pressure
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline

Job Responsibility

Design and develop Python and Bash scripts to monitor the health, performance, and dependencies of a mission-critical production environment
Monitor and support a highly distributed Linux-based trading system
Partner with the Platform Engineering team on server imaging, testing, deployment, and system configuration
Act as a key liaison between the trading desk and network, security, market data, and platform teams on production issues and new system setups
Provide multi-level production support for traders, strategists, and quantitative researchers
Help improve system reliability, automation, and operational efficiency across the trading stack
Work one day on a weekend

Fulltime

New

Quantitative Systematic Trader

Our Quantitative Systematic Traders connect ideas between trading, quantitative ...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research or related discipline
Demonstrate excellent analytical problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data, especially in Python
Experience in C++ or other low level programming languages is a plus
Demonstrated interest in strategic games and/or competitive activities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Previous finance industry experience is not required, but a passion for financial problem sets with real time impact is crucial

Job Responsibility

Connect ideas between trading, quantitative research, and technology to improve how trading decisions are made
Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that transform into trading signals
Back test your results and carefully analyze its performance
Discuss with other quant researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Real Impact: Solve complex technical challenges, working alongside other quantitative systematic traders, and a highly collaborative and agile environment
Increased competence of technical skills from a blend of research, development, and trading related problems
Directly seeing how your research contributions influence trading decisions making a firm-wide impact
Balanced, Collaborative Working Culture: Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive together regardless of title or tenure
With industry-leading work/life balance and a casual office environment
We’re focused on continuous development of our people in a way that works for them professionally and personally

New

Quantitative Systematic Trader

Our Quantitative Systematic Traders connect ideas between trading, quantitative ...

Location

United States , Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research or related discipline
Demonstrate excellent analytical problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data, especially in Python
Experience in C++ or other low level programming languages is a plus
Demonstrated interest in strategic games and/or competitive activities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Previous finance industry experience is not required, but a passion for financial problem sets with real time impact is crucial

Job Responsibility

Connect ideas between trading, quantitative research, and technology to improve how trading decisions are made
Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that transform into trading signals, back test your results and carefully analyze its performance
Discuss with other quant researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Real Impact: Solve complex technical challenges, working alongside other quantitative systematic traders, and a highly collaborative and agile environment
Increased competence of technical skills from a blend of research, development, and trading related problems
Directly seeing how your research contributions influence trading decisions making a firm-wide impact
Balanced, Collaborative Working Culture: Our non-hierarchical culture allows employees of every level to thrive together regardless of title or tenure at Susquehanna
With industry-leading work/life balance and a casual office environment
We’re focused on continuous development of our people in a way that works for them professionally and personally

New

Quantitative Researcher

We’re looking for accomplished researchers who are interested in growing their c...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment are essential
Strong, practical computing skills
a specific language proficiency is less important than your ability to get computers to accomplish tasks efficiently and reliably
Experience working on in-depth research projects

Job Responsibility

Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging tools in mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that can transform into a trading signal
Work side-by-side with technologists to backtest results and put trading signals into production
Continue research on strategies to optimize performance
Discuss with other researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Our market leading education program, incorporating classroom theory, simulated learning, and a secondment to our Philadelphia office
Non-hierarchical culture
Highly competitive remuneration, attractive bonus, and additional leave entitlements
Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives
Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch
Regular social, sporting, and community events
Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required

New

Quantitative Researcher

We’re looking for accomplished researchers who are interested in growing their c...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Honours or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Exceptional mathematical problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment are essential
Strong, practical computing skills
a specific language proficiency is less important than your ability to get computers to accomplish tasks efficiently and reliably
Experience working on in-depth research projects

Job Responsibility

Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging tools in mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that can transform into a trading signal
Work side-by-side with technologists to backtest results and put trading signals into production
Continue research on strategies to optimize performance
Discuss with other researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Highly competitive remuneration, attractive bonus, and additional leave entitlements
Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives
Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch
Regular social, sporting, and community events
Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required

New

Quantitative Systematic Trader

We’re looking for quant-minded strategists who value the power of interdisciplin...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Solid, analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent logical reasoning
Strong communication skills in a fast-paced and/or highly collaborative environment are essential
Experience writing code to process and analyze large sets of data, especially in Python
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Investigate ideas by immersing yourself in market data, leveraging tools in mathematics, statistics, and programming
Discover new patterns that can transform into a trading signal
Run signals through backtesting environment and carefully analyze performance
Work side-by-side with technologists to put profitable signals into production
Actively monitor real-time performance of signals in the financial markets
Discuss with other researchers, strategists, and traders to collect feedback and brainstorm new ideas

What we offer

Highly competitive remuneration, attractive bonus, and additional leave entitlements
Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives
Fully stocked kitchen - daily breakfast and lunch
Regular social, sporting, and community events
Visa sponsorship and relocation package where required

Community / Social Media Manager

We’re looking for a talented Community Manager to join the Secret Sydney team! T...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Fever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential
knowledge of other languages is a plus
Passionate about Digital Marketing, with a degree or equivalent experience focusing on digital portfolio projects
3+ years experience running social media accounts for a newsroom, agency, or brand
Stays up-to-date with digital technology trends
Has a strong understanding of digital media trends
Proficient in Canva
Skilled in editing short-engaging videos
Familiar with social media tools like Creators Studio, Storrito, Later
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities

Job Responsibility

Drive audience growth and engagement across multiple Secret Sydney social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Threads) by scheduling content, writing copy, and monitoring content and channel performance
Create high-quality and engaging text and visual content for these social media accounts
Schedule and engage users with original, compelling copy
Evaluate and develop the local/regional content strategy for our audience
Create, plan, and implement social media and communication campaigns and strategies
Monitor, track, analyze, and report on social media platform performance
Stay current with social media trends and source content accordingly
Ensure marketing and social media campaigns are aligned with the communication strategy on all platforms and optimize posts for engagement and search
Follow communication procedures, guidelines, and policies, maintaining the Secret Media Network editorial voice in headlines and copywriting across multiple verticals and platforms
Build and strengthen relationships with customers, potential customers, industry professionals, and influencers

What we offer

Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance
Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
Home office friendly
Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with

Fulltime

Quantitative Strategist

AKUNA CAPITAL

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

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